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The slogan “Free people free libraries” was used nationally by libraries in 1976 for National Library Week. This was to commemorate the bi-centennial anniversary of the end of the American Revolution which resulted in the freedom of the United States from British control in 1776. This could be read as “free people free libraries” indicating that for people to be free they need access to the services and information libraries house, or “free libraries free people” which carries the same sentiment.

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The Delaware SPCA has been in operation since 1873 when it was formed in response to the mistreatment of livestock. The society, in the late 1890s, began a contract with the city of Wilmington for dog control. The private, non-profit organization, is the oldest animal welfare organization in the state of Delaware and has been in operation for over 140 years. The Delaware SPCA moved from Wilmington to Newark in 1963. The new location had more space to take in animals. After moving a few more times, the shelter moved to Georgetown in 1972. The Georgetown location, in 2004, was renovated and equipped with a neutering clinic. The Delaware SPCA has been dedicated to helping with pet overpopulation ever since. The shelter is not only committed to the humane treatment of animals, but also runs an adoption program as well. 

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In 1979, the Columbus, Ohio chamber of commerce created a campaign called “Columbus: We’re Making It Great!” This $300,000 image makeover, which lasted into the 1980s, was meant to promote civic pride and attract new residents and businesses.

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Woody Woodbury is an American standup comedian based out of Fort Lauderdale, Florida. In the 1960s, what is called 'liquor culture' was at an all time high and Woodbury's standup act revolved around liquor. He founded a group called the Booze is the Only Answer Club that functioned in a lighthearted way in 'supporting booze'. The group members called themselves Bitoans and even published a magazine called Woody Woodbury's Party Magazine which featured their mascot: The Boozehound.

Most of Woodbury's albums were recorded in Ft. Lauderdale and involve interacting with fans frequently. In 1960 he released First Annual Message From the President of The "Booze is the Only Answer" Club and it received many popular reviews.His popularity grew massively when Johnny Carson took over for Jack Parr on the Tonight Show. Woodbury took over the position Carson left - host of the game show Who Do You Trust?

Today, Woodbury still performs and releases new material in Ft. Lauderdale.

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The phrase "women hold up half the sky" is a Chinese proverb famously proclaimed by Mao Zedong. In modern context, it is often used in dialogue concerning global women's rights and inequality.

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The saying "Try it...you'll like it!" became immensely popular as a catch-phrase after the release of a commercial for Alka-Seltzer in 1971. The advertisement, which now holds a place in the CLIO Hall of Fame, comically depicts a gentleman explaining how his waiter repeatedly pushed him to try a dish which inevitably led to his need for the medicine's relief. After initially seeping into the minds of viewers via its association with the effervescent tablets, the commercial's catchy tagline later evolved into a stand-alone saying that was put on everything from buttons and t-shirts to coffee mugs and cookie jars. The term became a general offering of advice to keep an open mind -- an idea that was important among the younger generations of the 60s and 70s.